Ultra-relativistic heavy-ion physics with AFTER@LHC
A. Rakotozafindrabe, R. Arnaldi, S.J. Brodsky, V. Chambert, J.P., Didelez, B. Genolini, E.G. Ferreiro, F. Fleuret, C. Hadjidakis, J.P., Lansberg, P. Rosier, I. Schienbein, E. Scomparin, U.I. Uggerhoj
TL;DR
This paper discusses the potential for advanced heavy-ion physics research using a new fixed-target experiment at the LHC, which leverages bent crystal extraction of proton and ion beams for innovative studies.
Contribution
It proposes a novel experimental setup for ultra-relativistic heavy-ion physics using a multi-purpose fixed-target approach at the LHC.
Findings
Potential for new physics insights in heavy-ion collisions
Enhanced experimental capabilities with fixed-target setup
Opportunities for complementary measurements to collider experiments
Abstract
We outline the opportunities for ultra-relativistic heavy-ion physics which are offered by a next generation and multi-purpose fixed-target experiment exploiting the proton and ion LHC beams extracted by a bent crystal.
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